What do you need to do to get an online credit card?

First, you need to decide which type of card you wish to apply for. The most popular choices tend to be Visa and MasterCard. You would then need to go either through your bank's website, or the card's official website, and fill out the forms. You will need to submit you name, permanent address, social security number, and possibly additional information to apply. To prevent identity theft, many times you will have to wait for a confirmation from the credit company to arrive for you through snail mail/ phone call before you will be approved.